We deliver free Medicare consultation to adults and family caregivers through our Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program(HICAP). Maintained by registered and trained staff members and volunteers, this critical program provides hands-on objective information and problem resolution about Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, supplemental plans such as Medigap, prescription drug plans, government assistance programs, and long-term care insurance.

Chico/Paradise: 530-898-6716
All other areas: 1-800-434-0222

www.medicare.gov

www.cahealthadvocates.org

2010 Prescription Drug Plans(PDF File)

2010 Medicare Advantage Plans(PDF File)

A warning from California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner regarding marketing of Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans(PDF File)

HICAP: Member of the National State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) Network(PDF File)

HICAP Recap Jan/Feb 2010 (PDF File)

Medicare Counseling - HICAP Outreach Events 09-21(PDF File)

Kaiser Family Foundation's side-by-side comparison of healthcare reform proposals (PDF File)

Upcoming Medicare Workshops(Excel Spreadsheet)